Is Saturday school optional?
Saturday school (an extension of the Games/Activities provision) is compulsory for all pupils up to and including the Fifth Form. The majority of Sixth Formers take part in Saturday school on a voluntary basis. It is important for a pupil to develop a wide range of skills. Through the Saturday programme pupils are being introduced to may things that are going to help them build their CV in the future. Key team matches are also played on Saturday mornings, compulsory for those selected at whatever age. In exceptional circumstances – eg an individual is training with the national judo or pentathlon teams (two existing situations) – the Headmaster may give special permission not to attend Saturday school. All pupils attend Speech Day and two Open Mornings which are on Saturdays.
